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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.04, 1,769.16 and 785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.04, 1,769.16 and 785.52 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.04 : 1,769.16 = 785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.04/1,769.16 = 785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.04x = 1,769.16 × 785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.04x = 1,389,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,710.56/1,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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